Category: Galfand Berger Blog

A recent report shows that parents and caregivers are prone to becoming less strict with proper car seat use when their children grow older, and that approximately one-third of all children ages 8 to 12 are allowed to sit in the front seat of cars. Misusing car and booster seats and permitting children who do[…]

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, children under the age of six should not be permitted to use trampolines. The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the use of trampolines by children altogether. Recently, a three-year old child in Florida made national news via social media, drawing attention to the dangers of trampoline[…]

Child Safety Recall   According to Kids in Danger, a nonprofit organization that works to improve the safety of children’s products, an average of 100 children’s products get recalled by the Commission of Consumer Product Safety (CPSC) each year. That means that on average, two children’s products get pulled from the shelves because of safety[…]

A new study published in the British Medical Journal Open has discovered alarming news for people who take certain heartburn medications. At prescription strength level, certain drugs have been tied to an increase in unexpected, early death. According to the study, particular heartburn medications can increase a person’s risk level by as much as 25%.[…]

Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Emerging Infections Program shows that rates of C. difficile (C. diff), a potentially deadly infection, are on a steady decline. According to the information, this is thanks to fewer antibiotics being used when they shouldn’t be and better cleaning standards at nursing homes and[…]